If I get good scores (2250+) on my SAT's, my parents have decided to reward me with a laptop. My price range will be < $1700. I have already done my research and here's what I want:
-15.4" screen
-Dedicated videocard that can run WC3, CS:S, BF2 at medium to high resolutions
-1GB RAM minimum, preferably 2GB
-100GB/5400rpm or bigger harddrive
-Core 2 Duo
-Good LCD, but I won't be too picky about light leakage and stuff like that I just want it to look sharp
-Available from a reputable reseller (Amazon, Newegg, etc)
-I basically want the best bang for the buck
From there, I've narrowed it down to these notebooks:
Asus Z/S96j: it seems that many websites and companies rebadge these and sell them (ibuypower and cyberpowerpc) i've heard some stories of the x1600 in there overheating from games.
Acer Aspire 5680: I don't see any store having this in stock other than NCIX. the 7600 in here is rumored to be a crippled version.
Asus A8Js: When I read the spec sheet for this laptop, my heart skipped a beat. I thought I'd found the perfect one, but then I saw the 14.1" screen size.
Dell Inspiron E1505: It only offers up to a x1400.
I haven't looked into other brands yet. I keep on hearing good things about Sony notebooks, but over the years I've been shying away from Sony because they frequently udnerdeliver and overcharge. Maybe someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Brands such as Sager are out of my pricerange.
I would really appreciate it if someone gave me some recommendations. [:
-15.4" screen
-Dedicated videocard that can run WC3, CS:S, BF2 at medium to high resolutions
-1GB RAM minimum, preferably 2GB
-100GB/5400rpm or bigger harddrive
-Core 2 Duo
-Good LCD, but I won't be too picky about light leakage and stuff like that I just want it to look sharp
-Available from a reputable reseller (Amazon, Newegg, etc)
-I basically want the best bang for the buck
From there, I've narrowed it down to these notebooks:
Asus Z/S96j: it seems that many websites and companies rebadge these and sell them (ibuypower and cyberpowerpc) i've heard some stories of the x1600 in there overheating from games.
Acer Aspire 5680: I don't see any store having this in stock other than NCIX. the 7600 in here is rumored to be a crippled version.
Asus A8Js: When I read the spec sheet for this laptop, my heart skipped a beat. I thought I'd found the perfect one, but then I saw the 14.1" screen size.
Dell Inspiron E1505: It only offers up to a x1400.
I haven't looked into other brands yet. I keep on hearing good things about Sony notebooks, but over the years I've been shying away from Sony because they frequently udnerdeliver and overcharge. Maybe someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Brands such as Sager are out of my pricerange.
I would really appreciate it if someone gave me some recommendations. [:
